Viburnum macrocephalum - Chinese Snowball
Viburnum macrocephalum - Chinese Snowball
Viburnum macrocephalum
Chinese Snowball, Chinese Snowball Viburnum, Snowball Viburnum
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Description
Viburnum macrocephalum is also known as Chinese Snowball. It differs from the Chinese Snowball Bush by having less spectacular inflorescences, but also by its ability to bear fruit. It is an interesting plant for its abundant spring flowering, fruiting, and also for its flamboyant autumn foliage. In the garden, this snowball bush can be planted in a large shrub border or in a mixed hedge, in humus-bearing and moist soil.
The Viburnum macrocephalum is a shrub of the viburnum family that grows in the mountainous forests of central China, at an altitude between 400 and 1000 m. In its natural environment, this species can reach a height of 4 m, but its dimensions are closer to 2-3 m in all directions in our climates. Its habit is rounded, ramified, and somewhat irregular. The shrub blooms between late April and June, depending on the climate. Its wide and rounded inflorescences, measuring 8 to 18 cm in diameter, resemble those of some hydrangeas. Each inflorescence is composed of numerous sterile florets surrounded by a few large fertile florets, measuring 2 to 4 cm in diameter. Initially light green, these florets turn pure white. The naked and villous buds are visible in winter on the young, light and hairy shoots. Its ovate to elliptical leaves, measuring 6 to 12 cm long, sometimes persist through winter in mild climates. They are initially grayish-white at bud burst, turn green in summer, and take on reddish hues in autumn. The bark of this shrub is gray-brown to gray-white.
The Chinese Snowball Bush is a beautiful shrub for flowering hedges or shrub borders. It is fully hardy and thrives in sunny or semi-shady locations. It can also be used as a standalone plant to attract attention in small gardens. This shrub creates a beautiful backdrop in the company of lilacs, weigelas, camellias, and hydrangeas in larger gardens. Its flowers can be used in spring bouquets, accompanied by Chinese peonies and irises.
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Viburnum
macrocephalum
Viburnaceae
Chinese Snowball, Chinese Snowball Viburnum, Snowball Viburnum
China
Planting and care
The Viburnum macrocephalum thrives in sunny or semi-shaded locations. Plant it in a deep, moist, light, humus-bearing soil and avoid limestone soils. Add heather soil and compost to the planting substrate if necessary. Abundant watering after planting and during the first few weeks after establishment will ensure good growth. This bush performs well in temperate climates, not too hot and with sufficient moisture in summer.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
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